A dynamic motivational speaker, author, media guest and podcast host, Colleen Seward Ryan has delivered entertaining keynotes and seminars before thousands in 49 states and six countries. She has presented more than 1,400 fun, engaging and interactive programs on leadership, motivation, difficult people, and managing change.
Why is Colleen such a popular presenter? This one-of-a-kind speaker and podcast host of “Adopting Joy” blends humorous slice-of-life stories with actionable information that can easily be implemented immediately.
Collen was great! She was very responsive to emails throughout the planning stages of the event, and she got all needed information to me on time. On the day of the event, she was early and was ready to speak at her time. After I quickly glanced over the evaluations, I see that attendees mentioned only good things about her session. -- Overall, great!
Response from Colleen Seward Ryan:
Kristie,
What a wonderful surprise to receive your outstanding review! It was an honor to speak at your event. I had so much fun meeting all of you. Everyone was very engaged and eager to learn. Thank you for taking the time to write this review!
Colleen was very willing to help out our small organization to jump start and re energize the team. Their positions in the company have evolved and require hard sales tactics to meet goals. Colleen's life stories and high energy helped us to recharge the battery to get thru year end. Thank you Colleen!
Response from Colleen Seward Ryan:
Thank you, Diane, for taking the time to write such a nice review. I was honored to speak for your group!
Colleen is very knowledgeable in our area of work and she offered suggestions of how we can maintain our professionalism. She kept the audience engaged and encouraged participation. She shared personal experiences and she added humor. Colleen provided a substantial amount of valuable information that Administrative Professionals can use in their daily work environment. One of the best aspects of the conference is that Colleen walked around the conference room and had a short conversation with the audience. She was very friendly and willing to share her knowledge and experience. I enjoyed the description of the acronym D.A.S.R- Describe the bothersome behavior, Acknowledge the affects of the bothersome behavior, Specify behavior wanted, Reaffirm person. Overall, I really enjoyed Colleen as the 2018 Administrative Professional Conference motivational speaker.
Response from Colleen Seward Ryan:
Thank you, Shanee. It was an honor to be there and I loved meeting you! Everyone was so engaged. It was fun, upbeat and the week flew by thanks to all of you!
I thoroughly enjoy hearing Colleen speak. The information presented resonated with me as I have just been promoted to an Admin Team Lead position. Her presentation style was very interactive and she challenged us to apply the information as we went. Great job!
Response from Colleen Seward Ryan:
Thank you, Susan. All of you made the conference so special for me! The three days flew by.
Price Range: Contact for details
Gig Length: 20 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Audience members report feeling inspired, uplifted, and empowered to take action steps to improve their lives.
A former award-winning salesperson, she was honored as the "number one sales producer in the history of the company both in the United States and Canada" out of approximately 180 sales representatives for a major Fortune 500 firm. Shortly after, she faced her biggest battle--overcoming colon cancer, which was diagnosed almost five years to the day after her mother passed away.
In her warm, inviting, and uplifting programs, Colleen reveals how to turn around any situation or person. Participants report feeling appreciated, inspired, and empowered to take action to improve their personal and professional lives.
Colleen Seward Ryan (formerly Kettenhofen) is the author of 10 audio programs and two books including "Secrets Your Boss Isn't Telling You," and the highly anticipated "Adopting Joy" based on true miracles in her own life.
Colleen is available for conferences, retreats, workshops and expert panels. More than that, she can customize programs for associations, corporations, tribal organizations, schools, colleges and universities. Proven track record. Guaranteed results. (phone number hidden).
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"Colleen, thank you so much for coming to the August ALAMN (Association of Legal Administrators Minnesota) monthly meeting. As you promised, the program was a huge success and our group of 70 attendees was engaged and mesmerized from the start. We only wish you had more than our allotted hour!" ~Shari Tivy, Co-Chair ALAMN Education Committee, Director of Human Resources
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